Lasagna Soup (Easy Soup Recipe) - I Heart Eating (2024)

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This lasagna soup is the best lasagna soup recipe because it’s simple but delicious. It has all of flavors of a pan of lasagna in a hearty, comforting bowl of soup.

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Is there any wrong way to eat lasagna? The flavors are so amazing that it makes a great dip, is fantastic as roll-ups, and can even make a simple 30 minute skillet dinner.

This lasagna soup takes all of those great flavors and turns them into a hearty, comforting soup that’s perfect for chilly nights. The soup is also simpler and easier to make than a pan of lasagna.

So, it’s a great way to enjoy lasagna without all the work!

What you’ll need to make lasagna soup

  • Italian sausage: Italian sausage gives the soup more flavor than ground beef. However, ground beef or ground turkey can be used in place of the Italian sausage.
  • Onion: White or yellow onions work well.
  • Garlic: Feel free to use more garlic if you prefer.
  • Italian seasoning: Italian seasoning is a blend of seasonings.
  • Tomato paste
  • Diced tomatoes: Italian style diced tomatoes could also be used.
  • Chicken stock: Chicken broth will also work.
  • Malfada pasta: Mini lasagna noodles also work well. A similar dry pasta could be used in place of the malfada.
  • Salt and pepper

How to make lasagna soup

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Step 1: Heat a large pot over medium heat. I like to use an enameled cast iron Dutch oven.

Step 2: Drain all but 1 tablespoon of grease and return the sausage to the pot. Add the diced onion, and cook until softened. Stir in the garlic and Italian seasoning.

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Step 3: Add the tomato paste and cook until it is a deep rust color. Stir in the diced tomatoes with juices and chicken stock. Bring to a boil.

Step 4: Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes. Add pasta, and cook until al dente. Don’t overcook or the pasta will be mushy.

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Tips

This soup can easily be customized to suit your tastes.

  • Spicy: To make the soup spicier, use hot Italian sausage and add red pepper flakes to taste.
  • Creamy: Add 1/4 cup heavy cream for a richer, creamier soup.
  • Cheesy: Top the soup with ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, or all three.
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How to serve

I serve this soup topped with a dollop of ricotta cheese, a sprinkle of grated parmesan cheese, and a little fresh basil on top. If you like your soup on the cheesier side, serve it topped with grated mozzarella cheese.

Sides that go well with this soup

I serve this soup with the same sides that I serve lasagna with – my quick homemade garlic knots, easy homemade garlic breadsticks, no knead bread, and a simple green salad.

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Storage

Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. The soup will keep for up to 4 days when properly stored in the fridge.

Tip >> The noodles absorb some of the liquid as the soup sits. If the soup is too thick, you can add some additional chicken stock to thin it back out when reheating the soup.

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5 from 26 votes

Lasagna Soup


Author Kate @ I Heart Eating

Course Main Course

Cuisine American, Italian

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 55 minutes minutes

Total Time 1 hour hour 5 minutes minutes

Easy homemade lasagna soup recipe.

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pounds Italian sausage1
  • 1 ½ cups diced white or yellow onions
  • 6 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 6 ounce can tomato paste
  • 2-14.5 ounce cans diced tomatoes undrained
  • 6 cups chicken stock2
  • 8 ounce package mafalda pasta or mini lasagna noodles3
  • Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat a large pot over medium heat. A Dutch oven works well.

  • Add sausage and cook, breaking into pieces as it browns, about 5 minutes.

  • Drain all but 1 tablespoon of grease from the sausage and return sausage to pot.

  • Add diced and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

  • Stir in garlic and Italian seasoning. Cook for 1 minute.

  • Add tomato paste and stir in.

  • Cook for about 3 minutes, or until the tomato paste becomes a deep rust color.

  • Add diced tomatoes and chicken stock. Stir to combine.

  • Bring to a boil.

  • Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 30 minutes.

  • Add dry mafalda pasta and cook until al dente. Don’t overcook or the pasta will get mushy and absorb too much of the soup liquid.

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Notes

  1. Mild or hot Italian sauage will work. You can also use turkey Italian sausage if you prefer.
  2. Or chicken broth. I prefer to use reduced-sodium chicken broth so that I can control the sodium if I use broth.
  3. Or another type of shaped pasta.
  4. Nutrition values are estimates.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 403kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 849mg | Potassium: 617mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 275IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg

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    Comments & Reviews

  1. Amanda Ahlbrand says

    Lasagna Soup (Easy Soup Recipe) - I Heart Eating (9)
    Loved this recipe!! My son has multiple food allergies – milk, eggs, and nuts and it’s always so nice to find new allergy friendly recipes! We used Campanella noodles and worked great! Have you ever doubled/tripled the recipe before? Just curious if you followed the traditional doubling/tripling of ingredients or if you’d do anything differently.

    Reply

    • Kate says

      Thank you! I’ve doubled the recipe and haven’t made any changes beyond simply doubling the ingredients.

      Reply

  2. Tabitha Anthis says

    Lasagna Soup (Easy Soup Recipe) - I Heart Eating (10)
    Absolutely delicious!! I put 5 cups broth instead of 6 to make it more goulash than soup. Otherwise followed the recipe exactly. Great!

    Reply

    • Kate says

      Thank you! I’m glad you liked it!

      Reply

  3. Casey says

    Used 1/2 beef 1/2 sausage and added sautéed bell pepper and zucchini. Wonderful!

    Reply

    • Kate says

      Thank you so much!

      Reply

  4. Gina says

    Lasagna Soup (Easy Soup Recipe) - I Heart Eating (11)
    Used ground beef, as we aren’t big on sausage with pasta. Very good, will make again. I used elbow pasta as that is what I had on hand. More of a goulash this way, but flavors were wonderful! Thanks for the recipe!!

    Reply

    • Kate says

      Thank you! I’m glad that you liked it! =)

      Reply

  5. Susan says

    Lasagna Soup (Easy Soup Recipe) - I Heart Eating (12)
    Our weather has just started to turn cooler, hallelujah, and I wanted to try a new soup. This is so good!!! I did add hot sausage for a kick. Will make again.

    Reply

    • Kate says

      I hear you! I’m excited for cooler weather, too. Thank you! Yes! Hot sausage and even a bit of red pepper flakes would add a great little kick. Thanks for commenting!

      Reply

    • Carol says

      Lasagna Soup (Easy Soup Recipe) - I Heart Eating (13)
      I was feeling adventurous so decided to try this soup. Tasted like lasagna, but oh so much easier than making a pan of lasagna. I used hot sausage and spiral pasta since I couldn’t find mafalda pasta. Success!

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      • Holly says

        Can this be made in crockpot for how many hours?
        Thanks

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        • Kate says

          Hi! I don’t usually make this soup in the crock pot, but I do make an Instant Pot version.

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FAQs

How many calories are in a bowl of lasagna soup? ›

Homemade Lasagna Soup (1 serving) contains 32g total carbs, 28g net carbs, 3g fat, 9g protein, and 235 calories.

How do you keep lasagna from being soupy? ›

Whether you're making a tomato and meat sauce from scratch or using a jarred sauce, you can thicken it with cornstarch to prevent the problem of a soupy lasagna. Cornstarch is a classic binding ingredient that won't affect the sauce's flavor and is much more effective than flour.

How to make lasagna thicker? ›

Cornstarch is cheap and widely available at most grocery stores with the flours and baking products. To use cornstarch as a thickening agent for lasagna sauce, add it in a slurry to the sauce as it simmers. A slurry consists of equal parts cornstarch and cold liquid.

How many calories are in 2 cups of lasagna soup? ›

There are 302 calories in 1 cup of Lasagna Soup.

What is lasagna soup made of? ›

the viral lasagna soup recipe to make it! Start by sauteing onions and garlic, then add in either ground beef, Italian sausage, or both. Next add in your seasonings and tomato paste. Once that deepens in color, add in marinara sauce and chicken broth. Bring that to a boil, then add in broken up lasagna sheets.

Why is my ricotta cheese watery in lasagna? ›

Ricotta cheese, with its creamy texture and mild flavor, is a quintessential ingredient in many lasagna recipes. However, it can also introduce excess moisture if not handled properly. To avoid a runny mess, it's crucial to pat dry the ricotta before incorporating it into your lasagna.

Why does my lasagna falls apart when I cut it? ›

Your sauce may not be thick enough. It should be spreadable with very little liquid remaining. 2. You may be cutting the finished product too early.

Why does my lasagna come out dry? ›

When it comes to baking your lasagna, timing is everything. It's important to resist the urge to leave it in the oven for too long, as this can cause it to dry out. Instead, aim to slightly undercook it and then let it rest for about thirty minutes before digging in.

Can you overcook lasagna? ›

Lasagna should be cooked for at least 45 minutes in a hot oven at 350°F, though it really depends on the number of layers. To prevent an overcooked surface and an undercooked center, cover with aluminum foil halfway through the cooking process.

How many layers of noodles should be in a lasagna? ›

You will need four layers of noodles total. It is best to start and finish with wider layers, so if you have less than 16 noodles, put your extra noodles in the bottom or top layers. (For the purposes of this recipe, I'll assume you have 15 noodles.)

Why put foil over lasagna? ›

If uncovered, the prolonged exposure to heat will quickly dry out your lasagna, no matter how much sauce you've added. Make sure to always add a layer of tin foil over your baking dish, which will trap the moisture inside while still allowing the dish to cook properly.

How many calories are in an average bowl of soup? ›

An average bowl of noodle soup contains about 410 calories. This number can go up or down, depending on how you add spices, or other foods such as: Meat, onions, dumplings, bean sprouts, etc.

How many calories in a full plate of lasagna? ›

There are 845 calories in a 1 serving (457.000g) serving size of Restaurant, Italian, lasagna with meat. The calorie breakdown is 52% fat, 25% carbs, and 23% protein.

How many calories in a large portion of homemade lasagne? ›

Classic lasagne
NutrientUnit
kcal580
fat32g
saturates14g
carbs31g
4 more rows

How many calories in a bowl of tomato soup made with milk? ›

Tomato Soup, Cream Of, Prepared With Milk (1 cup) contains 22.8g total carbs, 21.3g net carbs, 3.1g fat, 6g protein, and 136 calories.

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